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Endovascular apparatus

US7255711B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2004
Grant dateAug 14, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0003
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Percutaneous treatment of aortic aneurysms and like vascular anomalies by an apparatus and method wherein the apparatus is delivered via catheter and comprises a sleeve with at least one peripheral conduit which is caused to assume an expanded, rigid configuration by the introduction of a chemical or mechanical hardening means, whereby the sleeve is caused to assume an open cylindrical configuration for fluid flow therethrough.

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